South Tayside Goose Roosts | |
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Location | Tayside, Scotland |
Nearest city | Perth |
Area | 3.31 km2 (1.28 sq mi)[1] |
Established | 1993 |
Governing body | Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) |
South Tayside Goose Roosts is a composite wetland site to the west of Perth in central Scotland, covering a total of 331 hectares, which has been protected as a Ramsar Site since 1993.[2] Incorporating three disconnected sections, separated by several kilometres, the site contains seven freshwater lochs along with other wetland habitats, including one of the largest raised bogs in the region.[2]
The site is contiguous with three Sites of Special Scientific Interest:
The roosts support internationally important populations of greylag geese and pink-footed geese.[1] As well as being recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention,[2] South Tayside Goose Roosts has also been designated a Special Protection Area and a Special Area of Conservation.[6]
56°15′49″N 3°49′39″W / 56.2636°N 3.8276°W